Mountain Language/Math and Daily 5

Have any of you ever used Mountain Language and Mountain Math?  I love both of them and have used them in the past, but in the past I waited a little while before I started to use it.  This year, I decided to jump right into it.  Of course, we are working the problems together until they get the hang of it.  I love it because it teaches so many skills and has a lot of repetition.  I was wondering if you use it, how do you incorporate it into your day?  If you aren't familiar with it, check out this video about the Mountain Math from teachertipster.com

He also has this cool printable available for the Mountain Math at http://hstrial-teachertipste.homestead.com/Printables.html

My kiddos are already starting to pick up on a lot of the skills that it teaches.....which gets me excited!  

On another note, I'm excited and a little nervous because this is going to be our first week to launch Daily 5........hope all goes well and smooth!!  LOL!!  Like that ever happens in education! 

Have a great week!

 

Showing Some Goodies and Reminders!

So, Kristi is right. I'm still enjoying my summer freedom (for a few days at least). I was thinking of all my former teacher buddies as they reported back yesterday though.

 

I'm trying REALLY hard not to go to the school this week. You may remember that I worked like crazy a couple weeks ago with the intention of taking these final two weeks off!

 

Well, I went in last week only to enroll my own children...and...it was like Christmas! I have a classroom budget at my new school AND they let me order some things on my "wishlist" too. Of course, I had to open the boxes and see my goodies. Here's a few of the things I'm most excited about:

 

Lucy Calkin's Units of Study for 2nd Grade!!! I confess I brought this home and started reading ASAP! :-)

 

 

Mountain Math and Mountain Language Centers - 2nd Grade!

Book Boxes!!!

 

There was a lot more, but I'll spare you pictures of my chart pads, markers, glue sticks, etc. ;-)

 

Don't forget...

 

Kristi and I are hosting our first linky. It is...

 

 

Since we're both new to iPads this year, we'd love to hear about your favorite APPS. At my school, they have a cart of iPads to share among the three classes. I'm afraid my students are going to make me look really silly with all their skills! Click the pic above to head over to link up!

 

Also, we're having a sale at our Teacher's Notebook store. Click below to do some back to school shopping if you like!

 

 

I know most of you are busy, busy, busy! Stay rested! ;-)